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AbstractThe U.S. higher education sector has emerged from an era of widespread strong performance during the past several years but we believe some challenges lie ahead. First, the good news: Extraordinary fundraising success, strong investment returns, rising demand for higher education, and sophisticated financial management have propelled sector growth, and historically low interest costs have made it more favorable to borrow tax-free debt. Combined with an element of heightened competition as students apply to a greater number of schools, schools eager to draw those students have engaged in major building programs and other campus enhancements. Given these positive trends, the sector--which includes various other charitable, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations--has, in our view, earned a major improvement of its credit quality, which...

Standard and Poors RatingsXpress Credit Research provides in-depth coverage of international corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, utilities, sovereigns and structured finance programs. RatingsXpress Credit Research lets users determine the credit rating of holdings and identify key factors underlying an issuer's creditworthiness, distinguishes the different risk exposures for new and existing deals, and provides an understanding of how their analysts interpret key regulatory, political and environmental events and their economic impact.

Research Type: CommentaryCriteria articles describe the thought process and methodology Standard & Poor's analysts use in determining ratings. These commentary pieces discuss both the quantitative (economic and financial) and qualitative (business analysis and caliber of management) aspects of the analysis, as well as legal issues.
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